used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE GOLD COUNTRY A LOW, sandy beach, without a tree to break its level, rows of plain frame-houses, some tents and wooden shanties scattered about, the surf breaking over the shore in splendid foam,--this was Teddy's first impression of Nome.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading IN THE GOLD COUNTRY A LOW, sandy beach, without a tree to break its level, rows of plain frame-houses, some tents and wooden shanties scattered about, the surf breaking over the shore in splendid foam,--this was Teddy's first impression of Nome.
AlaskanounUS /əˈlæskə/
a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union
From this reading Nome is on the south shore of that part of Alaska known as Seward Peninsula, and it has no harbour.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It is on the open seacoast and catches all the fierce storms that sweep northward over Bering Sea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE GOLD COUNTRY A LOW, sandy beach, without a tree to break its level, rows of plain frame-houses, some tents and wooden shanties scattered about, the surf breaking over the shore in splendid foam,--this was Teddy's first impression of Nome.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seemed, however, as if their desires were not to be realized, for landing at Nome is a difficult matter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It seemed, however, as if their desires were not to be realized, for landing at Nome is a difficult matter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They had sailed over from St. Michael's to see the great gold-fields, and both the boys were full of eagerness to be on land.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading IN THE GOLD COUNTRY A LOW, sandy beach, without a tree to break its level, rows of plain frame-houses, some tents and wooden shanties scattered about, the surf breaking over the shore in splendid foam,--this was Teddy's first impression of Nome.
BeringnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
Danish explorer who explored the northern Pacific Ocean for the Russians and discovered the Bering Strait (1681-1741)
From this reading It is on the open seacoast and catches all the fierce storms that sweep northward over Bering Sea.
the two together, not just one
From this reading They had sailed over from St. Michael's to see the great gold-fields, and both the boys were full of eagerness to be on land.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading They had sailed over from St. Michael's to see the great gold-fields, and both the boys were full of eagerness to be on land.
terminate
From this reading IN THE GOLD COUNTRY A LOW, sandy beach, without a tree to break its level, rows of plain frame-houses, some tents and wooden shanties scattered about, the surf breaking over the shore in splendid foam,--this was Teddy's first impression of Nome.
the act of breaking something
From this reading IN THE GOLD COUNTRY A LOW, sandy beach, without a tree to break its level, rows of plain frame-houses, some tents and wooden shanties scattered about, the surf breaking over the shore in splendid foam,--this was Teddy's first impression of Nome.
catchesnounUS /ˈkætʃəz/
plural of “catch” — a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident
From this reading It is on the open seacoast and catches all the fierce storms that sweep northward over Bering Sea.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading IN THE GOLD COUNTRY A LOW, sandy beach, without a tree to break its level, rows of plain frame-houses, some tents and wooden shanties scattered about, the surf breaking over the shore in splendid foam,--this was Teddy's first impression of Nome.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading It seemed, however, as if their desires were not to be realized, for landing at Nome is a difficult matter.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It seemed, however, as if their desires were not to be realized, for landing at Nome is a difficult matter.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading They had sailed over from St. Michael's to see the great gold-fields, and both the boys were full of eagerness to be on land.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading It is on the open seacoast and catches all the fierce storms that sweep northward over Bering Sea.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading IN THE GOLD COUNTRY A LOW, sandy beach, without a tree to break its level, rows of plain frame-houses, some tents and wooden shanties scattered about, the surf breaking over the shore in splendid foam,--this was Teddy's first impression of Nome.
foamnounUS /foʊm/
a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
From this reading IN THE GOLD COUNTRY A LOW, sandy beach, without a tree to break its level, rows of plain frame-houses, some tents and wooden shanties scattered about, the surf breaking over the shore in splendid foam,--this was Teddy's first impression of Nome.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It seemed, however, as if their desires were not to be realized, for landing at Nome is a difficult matter.
frame-houses
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From this reading IN THE GOLD COUNTRY A LOW, sandy beach, without a tree to break its level, rows of plain frame-houses, some tents and wooden shanties scattered about, the surf breaking over the shore in splendid foam,--this was Teddy's first impression of Nome.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They had sailed over from St. Michael's to see the great gold-fields, and both the boys were full of eagerness to be on land.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading They had sailed over from St. Michael's to see the great gold-fields, and both the boys were full of eagerness to be on land.
coins made of gold
From this reading IN THE GOLD COUNTRY A LOW, sandy beach, without a tree to break its level, rows of plain frame-houses, some tents and wooden shanties scattered about, the surf breaking over the shore in splendid foam,--this was Teddy's first impression of Nome.
gold-fields
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From this reading They had sailed over from St. Michael's to see the great gold-fields, and both the boys were full of eagerness to be on land.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading They had sailed over from St. Michael's to see the great gold-fields, and both the boys were full of eagerness to be on land.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had sailed over from St. Michael's to see the great gold-fields, and both the boys were full of eagerness to be on land.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading Nome is on the south shore of that part of Alaska known as Seward Peninsula, and it has no harbour.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nome is on the south shore of that part of Alaska known as Seward Peninsula, and it has no harbour.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It seemed, however, as if their desires were not to be realized, for landing at Nome is a difficult matter.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It seemed, however, as if their desires were not to be realized, for landing at Nome is a difficult matter.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading IN THE GOLD COUNTRY A LOW, sandy beach, without a tree to break its level, rows of plain frame-houses, some tents and wooden shanties scattered about, the surf breaking over the shore in splendid foam,--this was Teddy's first impression of Nome.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE GOLD COUNTRY A LOW, sandy beach, without a tree to break its level, rows of plain frame-houses, some tents and wooden shanties scattered about, the surf breaking over the shore in splendid foam,--this was Teddy's first impression of Nome.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It seemed, however, as if their desires were not to be realized, for landing at Nome is a difficult matter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed, however, as if their desires were not to be realized, for landing at Nome is a difficult matter.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading IN THE GOLD COUNTRY A LOW, sandy beach, without a tree to break its level, rows of plain frame-houses, some tents and wooden shanties scattered about, the surf breaking over the shore in splendid foam,--this was Teddy's first impression of Nome.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Nome is on the south shore of that part of Alaska known as Seward Peninsula, and it has no harbour.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading They had sailed over from St. Michael's to see the great gold-fields, and both the boys were full of eagerness to be on land.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading It seemed, however, as if their desires were not to be realized, for landing at Nome is a difficult matter.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading IN THE GOLD COUNTRY A LOW, sandy beach, without a tree to break its level, rows of plain frame-houses, some tents and wooden shanties scattered about, the surf breaking over the shore in splendid foam,--this was Teddy's first impression of Nome.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading IN THE GOLD COUNTRY A LOW, sandy beach, without a tree to break its level, rows of plain frame-houses, some tents and wooden shanties scattered about, the surf breaking over the shore in splendid foam,--this was Teddy's first impression of Nome.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It seemed, however, as if their desires were not to be realized, for landing at Nome is a difficult matter.
Michael'snounUS /ˈmaɪkəlz/
possessive form of “michael” — (Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading They had sailed over from St. Michael's to see the great gold-fields, and both the boys were full of eagerness to be on land.
not any; not one
From this reading Nome is on the south shore of that part of Alaska known as Seward Peninsula, and it has no harbour.
NomenounUS /noʊm/
a town in western Alaska on the southern coast of the Seward Peninsula; an important center of an Alaskan gold rush at the beginning of the 20th century
From this reading IN THE GOLD COUNTRY A LOW, sandy beach, without a tree to break its level, rows of plain frame-houses, some tents and wooden shanties scattered about, the surf breaking over the shore in splendid foam,--this was Teddy's first impression of Nome.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading It is on the open seacoast and catches all the fierce storms that sweep northward over Bering Sea.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It seemed, however, as if their desires were not to be realized, for landing at Nome is a difficult matter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE GOLD COUNTRY A LOW, sandy beach, without a tree to break its level, rows of plain frame-houses, some tents and wooden shanties scattered about, the surf breaking over the shore in splendid foam,--this was Teddy's first impression of Nome.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They had sailed over from St. Michael's to see the great gold-fields, and both the boys were full of eagerness to be on land.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It is on the open seacoast and catches all the fierce storms that sweep northward over Bering Sea.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading IN THE GOLD COUNTRY A LOW, sandy beach, without a tree to break its level, rows of plain frame-houses, some tents and wooden shanties scattered about, the surf breaking over the shore in splendid foam,--this was Teddy's first impression of Nome.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Nome is on the south shore of that part of Alaska known as Seward Peninsula, and it has no harbour.
PeninsulanounUS /pəˈnɪnsələ/
a large mass of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading Nome is on the south shore of that part of Alaska known as Seward Peninsula, and it has no harbour.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading IN THE GOLD COUNTRY A LOW, sandy beach, without a tree to break its level, rows of plain frame-houses, some tents and wooden shanties scattered about, the surf breaking over the shore in splendid foam,--this was Teddy's first impression of Nome.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading It seemed, however, as if their desires were not to be realized, for landing at Nome is a difficult matter.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading IN THE GOLD COUNTRY A LOW, sandy beach, without a tree to break its level, rows of plain frame-houses, some tents and wooden shanties scattered about, the surf breaking over the shore in splendid foam,--this was Teddy's first impression of Nome.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading They had sailed over from St. Michael's to see the great gold-fields, and both the boys were full of eagerness to be on land.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading IN THE GOLD COUNTRY A LOW, sandy beach, without a tree to break its level, rows of plain frame-houses, some tents and wooden shanties scattered about, the surf breaking over the shore in splendid foam,--this was Teddy's first impression of Nome.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading IN THE GOLD COUNTRY A LOW, sandy beach, without a tree to break its level, rows of plain frame-houses, some tents and wooden shanties scattered about, the surf breaking over the shore in splendid foam,--this was Teddy's first impression of Nome.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading It is on the open seacoast and catches all the fierce storms that sweep northward over Bering Sea.
seacoastnounUS /ˈsiːkoʊst/
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading It is on the open seacoast and catches all the fierce storms that sweep northward over Bering Sea.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They had sailed over from St. Michael's to see the great gold-fields, and both the boys were full of eagerness to be on land.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed, however, as if their desires were not to be realized, for landing at Nome is a difficult matter.
SewardnounUS /ˈsuːərd/
United States politician who as Secretary of State in 1867 arranged for the purchase of Alaska from Russia (known at the time as Seward's Folly) (1801-1872)
From this reading Nome is on the south shore of that part of Alaska known as Seward Peninsula, and it has no harbour.
shantiesnounUS /ˈʃæntiz/
plural of “shanty” — small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading IN THE GOLD COUNTRY A LOW, sandy beach, without a tree to break its level, rows of plain frame-houses, some tents and wooden shanties scattered about, the surf breaking over the shore in splendid foam,--this was Teddy's first impression of Nome.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading IN THE GOLD COUNTRY A LOW, sandy beach, without a tree to break its level, rows of plain frame-houses, some tents and wooden shanties scattered about, the surf breaking over the shore in splendid foam,--this was Teddy's first impression of Nome.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading IN THE GOLD COUNTRY A LOW, sandy beach, without a tree to break its level, rows of plain frame-houses, some tents and wooden shanties scattered about, the surf breaking over the shore in splendid foam,--this was Teddy's first impression of Nome.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Nome is on the south shore of that part of Alaska known as Seward Peninsula, and it has no harbour.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading IN THE GOLD COUNTRY A LOW, sandy beach, without a tree to break its level, rows of plain frame-houses, some tents and wooden shanties scattered about, the surf breaking over the shore in splendid foam,--this was Teddy's first impression of Nome.
St
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From this reading They had sailed over from St. Michael's to see the great gold-fields, and both the boys were full of eagerness to be on land.
stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading It is on the open seacoast and catches all the fierce storms that sweep northward over Bering Sea.
surfnounUS /sɜːrf/
waves breaking on the shore
From this reading IN THE GOLD COUNTRY A LOW, sandy beach, without a tree to break its level, rows of plain frame-houses, some tents and wooden shanties scattered about, the surf breaking over the shore in splendid foam,--this was Teddy's first impression of Nome.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading It is on the open seacoast and catches all the fierce storms that sweep northward over Bering Sea.
Teddy'snounUS /ˈtediz/
possessive form of “teddy” — plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading IN THE GOLD COUNTRY A LOW, sandy beach, without a tree to break its level, rows of plain frame-houses, some tents and wooden shanties scattered about, the surf breaking over the shore in splendid foam,--this was Teddy's first impression of Nome.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading IN THE GOLD COUNTRY A LOW, sandy beach, without a tree to break its level, rows of plain frame-houses, some tents and wooden shanties scattered about, the surf breaking over the shore in splendid foam,--this was Teddy's first impression of Nome.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nome is on the south shore of that part of Alaska known as Seward Peninsula, and it has no harbour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE GOLD COUNTRY A LOW, sandy beach, without a tree to break its level, rows of plain frame-houses, some tents and wooden shanties scattered about, the surf breaking over the shore in splendid foam,--this was Teddy's first impression of Nome.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It seemed, however, as if their desires were not to be realized, for landing at Nome is a difficult matter.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had sailed over from St. Michael's to see the great gold-fields, and both the boys were full of eagerness to be on land.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading IN THE GOLD COUNTRY A LOW, sandy beach, without a tree to break its level, rows of plain frame-houses, some tents and wooden shanties scattered about, the surf breaking over the shore in splendid foam,--this was Teddy's first impression of Nome.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE GOLD COUNTRY A LOW, sandy beach, without a tree to break its level, rows of plain frame-houses, some tents and wooden shanties scattered about, the surf breaking over the shore in splendid foam,--this was Teddy's first impression of Nome.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading IN THE GOLD COUNTRY A LOW, sandy beach, without a tree to break its level, rows of plain frame-houses, some tents and wooden shanties scattered about, the surf breaking over the shore in splendid foam,--this was Teddy's first impression of Nome.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE GOLD COUNTRY A LOW, sandy beach, without a tree to break its level, rows of plain frame-houses, some tents and wooden shanties scattered about, the surf breaking over the shore in splendid foam,--this was Teddy's first impression of Nome.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They had sailed over from St. Michael's to see the great gold-fields, and both the boys were full of eagerness to be on land.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading IN THE GOLD COUNTRY A LOW, sandy beach, without a tree to break its level, rows of plain frame-houses, some tents and wooden shanties scattered about, the surf breaking over the shore in splendid foam,--this was Teddy's first impression of Nome.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading IN THE GOLD COUNTRY A LOW, sandy beach, without a tree to break its level, rows of plain frame-houses, some tents and wooden shanties scattered about, the surf breaking over the shore in splendid foam,--this was Teddy's first impression of Nome.
